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H&CHAWTHORNE & COMPANY

Accountancy · Tax · Business advice

Sound advice.
Stronger futures.

A trusted accounting partner for the decisions that shape your business — today, next year and beyond.

ESTABLISHED2008HERE FOR BUSINESS
15+Years supporting
business owners
280Client relationships
and counting
1:1A named adviser
who knows your story

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How we can help

Expertise for every
stage of business.

From the first set of books to a considered growth plan, our services are built around what you need — not a one-size-fits-all package.

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Accounts & compliance

Statutory accounts, company secretarial support and annual filings, managed with care and attention to detail.

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Tax planning

Practical tax advice for companies, directors and individuals, with a focus on clarity and sensible planning.

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Bookkeeping & payroll

Accurate records, dependable payroll and management accounts that help you see the bigger picture.

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Business advisory

Forecasting, cash-flow support and a steady second opinion as your business changes and grows.

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OUR PHILOSOPHYGood business
is built on trust.

A firm with perspective

Numbers matter.
People matter more.

Hawthorne & Company is a fictional independent accountancy practice based in Bristol. Our sample story is built around a simple idea: financial advice is most valuable when it starts with listening.

We work alongside owner-managed businesses, independent professionals and growing family firms. We explain the detail, look ahead with you, and make sure you know where you stand.

  • Clear fees and agreed expectations
  • A consistent point of contact
  • Advice in language you can use
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The Hawthorne difference

Steady hands.
Clear direction.

Accounting is more than a deadline. We help you understand what the numbers say and turn that understanding into a practical next step.

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We listen first

We begin by understanding your business, your priorities and what success looks like to you.

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We explain clearly

We translate reports, tax rules and options into useful information, without unnecessary jargon.

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We stay alongside

We check in through the year, so you can raise questions before they become urgent.

The people behind the numbers

Experienced people.
Personal service.

You'll speak to a real person who understands the detail and takes an interest in the bigger picture.

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Elizabeth Hart

Director · Business advisory

Helps business owners make thoughtful plans for what comes next.

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Daniel Moore

Tax manager

Makes complex tax questions feel more manageable and clear.

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Sophie Patel

Accounts manager

Keeps the reporting process organised, timely and human.

All names and staff biographies on this template are fictional.

A client perspective

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“They don't just send reports and leave us to work it out. We have a clearer picture of the business and a plan we can actually use.”

From our desk

Useful thinking
for business life.

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GUIDE 6 MIN READ

Building a cash-flow forecast you’ll actually use

A practical starting point for looking beyond this month's bank balance.

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TAX NOTES 4 MIN READ

What to organise before your year-end

A simple checklist to help avoid the last-minute scramble.

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GROWTH 5 MIN READ

When is it time to bring in your first hire?

Questions to consider before adding a new salary to the plan.

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Let's talk about
your next chapter.

Whether you have a specific question or simply want a more helpful relationship with your accountant, we'd be pleased to hear from you.

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